School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Anomaly Detection in Low-Cost Environmental Monitoring Sensor Data Using Machine Learning
(Makaerere university, 2022-09-16)A system was installed at Makerere University's weather station in December 2021 to test inexpensive sensors used for environmental monitoring. This research was done in particular to identify the most reliable sensor ... -
Evaluating the influence of drought on water availability in Longoromit dam, Karamoja region.
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Droughts are one of the most prevalent types of weather-related disasters, characterized as extended periods of below-average water availability. The immediate consequences of drought include water-supply shortages especially ... -
Design and implementation of an application for school database on android devices
(Makaerere university, 2023-02-05)This project seeks to provide an easy access to a school database system that is fast and reliable. This has been achieved by designing an android application to access the database system on android enabled devices. The ... -
Anomaly detection in low-cost sensor data using machine learning
(Makerere University, 2022-09-28)In December 2021, a system was deployed at the weather station in Makerere University to evaluate low-cost sensors that are used for environmental monitoring. The system has four kinds that is, the SHT sensor, BME sensor, ... -
Assessing the choice of a 15m span single bridge: a case study of composite slab bridge deck and solid slab bridge deck.
(Makaerere university, 2023-02-06)A successful bridge design must be natural, simple, original, and harmonious with its surroundings. Bridge designers are always challenged to provide the most feasible and optimal bridge options for given obstacle. ... -
Development of a portable mini-electronic lab oscilloscope IOT device (MULMET)
(Makerere University, 2022-09-20)This project is aimed at designing a computerized mini-electronics lab measuring tool that delivers core functions of a multimeter, oscilloscope and functional generator. The device works with a smart phone via a mobile ... -
Development of a LORA based tamper monitoring system for utility meters
(Makerere University, 2023-02-03)Electricity crisis has become a serious issue due to the high rate of load growth in the recent years. Approximately 180,000 new customers are connected to the grid each year and this brings about a challenge in load ... -
A Statistical Evaluation On the Quality of Construction practice in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)This research investigated statistically the quality of construction practice in Uganda. The specific objectives were to: investigate the quality of concrete used specifically looking at the standard deviation in the ... -
A deep learning voice recommender system for farmers' questions.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)In today’s society services centered around voices are gaining popularity. Being able to provide the users with voices they like, to obtain and sustain their attention, is of importance for enhancing the overall experience ... -
Establishment of a Maintenance Management System at Adexxa Tile Adhesive Factory, Naggalama
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)Adexxa tile adhesive factory is owned by and produces tile adhesive and grout for Lukomu Uganda Limited. It was a small enterprise employing mostly casual labourers and with a production line consisting of both locally ... -
Assessing the Impact of Land Use and Solid Waste Management on Flooding in Kinawataka Catchment
(Makerere University, 2023)Over the last years, there has been massive land use change in the Kinawataka catchment area. The effect of this has been increased runoff beyond the capacity of the existing drainage channels and this, coupled with climate ... -
Implementing device to device Communication using software defined radios on 4G Cellular systems
(Makerere University, 2022-09)With the development of the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), cellular communication has reached 4G standard supporting increased speeds and bandwidth. With the advancement tending to 5G, a large number of ... -
Development of a Load Scheduling Algorithm to aid in demand side management for an Industrial use case
(Makerere University, 2022-09-21)This report suggests novel Binary Particle swarm optimization algorithm to be used in Scheduling Algorithm to Aid in Demand Side Management for Industrial Consumers Information on the general background behind the concepts ... -
Development of a low-cost linux-based microcomputer evaluation kit using electronic waste
(Makerere University, 2022)Linux-based Evaluation kit involves the use of ARM microprocessor chips with a memory management unit (MMU) to run an embedded microcomputer application such as Robotics, home security system, medical and automotive systems ... -
Development of a Low cost Linux based Microcomputer Evaluation Kit Using Electronic waste
(Makerere University, 2022)In comparison with low end microprocessor, ARM9 core seems to be a quite processor that’s sophiscated. In development of prototype and system design verification before taking to actual system development Evaluation kit ... -
Assessing the Impact of Seismic Dampers in Bridge Design. Case Study: The Ntungu bridge in Isingiro, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)Uganda has several historic bridges from the mid-twentieth century, but there is a significant demand for new bridges in many other places to meet future traffic demands. The report case study is located on a highway ... -
Development of an energy optimization Algorithm for honeybess monitoring systems.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Several state-of-the-art honeybee monitoring systems utilize the Raspberry Pi IoT platform. However, their biggest challenge is high device power consumption, which scales with the number of sensors connected. Previous ... -
Development of a portable mini-electronic lab oscilloscope IOT device (MULMET)
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)The goal of this project is to create a computerized mini-electronics measurement device for the lab that performs the essential duties of a multimeter, oscilloscope, and functional generator. A mobile app connects the ... -
Design and simulation of a solar supplemented briquette dryer utilizing waste energy from carbonization process
(Makerere University, 2022-10-10)This project involved the design and simulation of a solar supplemented briquette dryer utilizing waste energy from carbonization process. It involved activities like data collection, literature review, identification of ... -
Assessing the degree of accuracy of the SCHMIDT’S rebound hammer in estimating the compressive strength of concretes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A rebound hammer is a non-destructive testing apparatus whereby the rebound of the spring-driven mass is measured after its impact with a concrete surface. The output of the rebound hammer is referred to as the rebound ...